Former Capitol Hill staffer Janice Susan Wallace applied her passion for discovering the latest emerging designers by founding an online magazine in November 2011 to showcase local talent.

Former Capitol Hill staffer Janice Susan Wallace puts out four magazine editions each year. She talks to WTOP Living about emerging fashion in the District. (Courtesy Dan Stiles)

Natalie Tomlin, special to wtop.com

WASHINGTON – If you open up the latest Vogue or Elle, you’re sure to find pages filled with trends from the top labels. But in these big-name magazines, readers come across an article or two focused on local designers breaking into the industry.